Safari

Apple pulls buggy macOS Mojave Security Update, Safari 14

Apple appears to have pulled the latest macOS Mojave Security Update, as well as the Safari 14 download for macOS Mojave, after users ran into a slew of problems.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Mac with T2 Security Chip required to play 4K Netflix streams in macOS Big Sur

Those looking forward to streaming Netflix content in 4K HDR with the upcoming macOS Big Sur operating system will need a Mac with Apple's T2 Security Chip, limiting the feature to recently released hardware.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Restarting your device resets default mail, browser settings in iOS 14

Apple's new iOS 14 update appears to have a bug that wipes customized default browser and mail settings when a device is reset or restarted.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

How to change the default browser in iOS 14

You can finally change your default browser on iOS 14. Here's how to switch from Apple's default Safari browser to something else like Chrome, Firefox, or Duck Duck Go's browser.

Amber Neely | 4 years ago

Apple releases Safari 14 for macOS Catalina, Mojave users

Apple on Wednesday released Safari 14 for current Macs ahead of an expected macOS Big Sur launch later in 2020.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Researcher reveals Safari data leak bug after Apple delays patch to 2021

Researcher Pawel Wylecial on Monday revealed a Safari bug after being told by Apple that an incoming patch would have to wait until spring 2021.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Fourth macOS Big Sur beta adds support for 4K YouTube playback in Safari

In the latest macOS Big Sur beta, Apple has officially added support for viewing 4K YouTube videos in Safari.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple details iOS 14 requirements for default third-party browsers, email clients

Apple in a recently published support document outlined code configurations, special restrictions and settings developers need to implement in order to offer apps as default alternatives to Safari and Mail in iOS 14.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

UK anti-competition regulators scrutinize Apple-Google search engine deal

Google's deal to remain the default search engine on Apple platforms is a "significant barrier" to rivals, U.K. regulators said Wednesday.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

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In macOS Big Sur, Safari will support more types of web extensions and Apple is also going to make it easier to port existing extensions from other browsers.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

New Safari API enables Face ID and Touch ID authentication for websites

Apple in a WWDC presentation on Wednesday detailed a new Safari feature that allows developers to integrate Face ID and Touch ID authentication for the web, replacing common text-based logins.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

Safari now blocks Google Analytics on sites, new Privacy Report feature shows [u]

Apple's new Safari Privacy Report feature in macOS Big Sur shows that the browser now blocks Google Analytics from tracking users on websites.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple will allow you to assign your own default email and browser apps in iOS 14

New with iOS 14, Apple will finally allow users to set new default apps for email as well as surfing online, gradually opening the platform to more customization and third-party control.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 years ago

iOS 14 could bring built-in translator, Apple Pencil support to Safari

Apple is reportedly working to bring full Apple Pencil support for websites and a built-in translator to Safari in iOS 14, with the latter feature also being tested on other system services.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple patches vulnerability where iPhone & MacBook cameras could be hijacked

An ethical "white-hat" hacker exploited Apple's own apps in December to show how a malicious website could gain unrestricted access to a user's camera and microphone without consent using flaws that have since been patched.

Amber Neely | 5 years ago

How to automatically request a desktop version of a website on iOS

Websites typically adapt to the iPhone screen, but that doesn't mean they all do it well. When you know you're going to always need to see the full desktop version instead, you can make your iOS device automatically display it.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

Full third-party cookie blocking comes to Safari two years ahead of Chrome

Along with iOS 13.4, Safari was updated with improved Intelligent Tracking Prevention to include full third-party cookie blocking and other privacy features.

Wesley Hilliard | 5 years ago

Safari to reject HTTPS certificates with over thirteen months validity

Apple places a hard cap of 398 days on certificate validity lengths, hoping to bolster safer, more secure browsing.

Amber Neely | 5 years ago

Apple considering allowing third-party apps to replace defaults on iOS, HomePod

The HomePod may be opened up to third-party music services, and Apple may also allow iOS users to permanently swap the default email and browser apps for alternatives.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

iCloud.com update adds native mobile browser support for Android and iOS

The iCloud.com website now works natively on mobile browsers for both iOS and Android, giving users access to some of iCloud's most popular features to Android devices such as Find iPhone via a mobile-friendly interface.

Amber Neely | 5 years ago

Safari

Apple pulls buggy macOS Mojave Security Update, Safari 14

Mac with T2 Security Chip required to play 4K Netflix streams in macOS Big Sur

Restarting your device resets default mail, browser settings in iOS 14

How to change the default browser in iOS 14

Apple releases Safari 14 for macOS Catalina, Mojave users

Researcher reveals Safari data leak bug after Apple delays patch to 2021

Fourth macOS Big Sur beta adds support for 4K YouTube playback in Safari

Apple details iOS 14 requirements for default third-party browsers, email clients

UK anti-competition regulators scrutinize Apple-Google search engine deal

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Apple will allow you to assign your own default email and browser apps in iOS 14

iOS 14 could bring built-in translator, Apple Pencil support to Safari

Apple patches vulnerability where iPhone & MacBook cameras could be hijacked

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